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From Early Years to Key Stage 4 and beyond, the National Science and Media Museum provides stunning opportunities to learn about the principles of light and sound and the science behind photography, film and television.

Inspire your class with our exciting interactive science shows, workshops and galleries, or experience a 3D documentary in our spectacular IMAX cinema—the biggest screen in the region.

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Young students watch a show at the National Science and Media Museum

Enchanted Wood storytelling show

Learning show

First Tuesday of each month

Discover the mystery of the Cottingley fairies in this storytelling adventure for early years and KS1.

Animation workshop

Learning workshop

Monday to Friday during term time

Learn about different types of animation, make clay models, and work in groups to create your very own animation.

A group of people riding a rollercoaster

IMAX 3D: Dream Big

Educational IMAX film

Selected dates and times only

Explore how engineers push the limits of innovation in unexpected and amazing ways.

IMAX 3D: A Beautiful Planet

Educational IMAX film

Selected dates and times only

Explore the impact of humanity on the planet Earth with stunning footage captured by astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

Born to be Wild in IMAX 3D at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford

IMAX 3D: Born to be Wild

Educational IMAX film

Selected dates and times only

Journey into the jungle and across the savannah, follow orphaned orang-utans and elephants, and meet the extraordinary people who care for these incredible animals.

A close-up of colourful cells from Mysteries of the Unseen World

IMAX 3D: Mysteries of the Unseen World

Educational IMAX film

Selected dates and times only

An exploration of phenomena that can’t be seen with the naked eye. Discover hidden worlds that are all around you.

Still image of a CGI dinosaur from Walking with Dinosaurs

IMAX 3D: Walking with Dinosaurs

Educational IMAX film

Selected dates and times only

Experience a year in the life of hundreds of dinosaurs as they face the challenges of a changing world.

IMAX 3D: Space Station

Educational IMAX film

Selected dates and times only

Prepare for lift-off with the first 3D live-action film to be shot in space. Travel 220 miles above Earth and learn the amazing story behind the International Space Station.

Collection tours for students

Learning tour

By appointment

Students can get an introduction to our collection and research facilities with a behind-the-scenes tour.

Games Lounge

Permanent gallery

Open 10.00–18.00 daily

Enjoy technology in action in our brilliantly retro Games Lounge. Play your way through gaming history with classic games, from Pac-Man to Super Mario Kart.

Life Online

Permanent gallery

Open 10.00–18.00 daily

How did our lives change when the internet was born? Find out in the world’s first gallery dedicated to the social, technological and cultural impact of the web.

Kodak Gallery

Permanent gallery

Open 10.00–18.00 daily

Take a journey through the history of photography. Step into a 19th century portrait studio, see hundreds of incredible objects from our collection, and watch the world’s first moving colour film.